With a non-Unicore rope, if the sheath is cut but an abrasion over a rough edge it will slide and gather - this causes numerous problems to climbers and makes it impossible to either ascend or descend over this zone.
With an Edelweiss Unicore rope the sheath will remain in place after a cut and allows the climber to escape, either by ascending or descending on the rope.Unicore technology brings unrivalved security to all climbers.
Edelweiss Unicore Ropes:
Oxygen II 8.2mm
The Oxygen 8.2mm is a high performance half rope. Not only is it constructed with Unicore techology, but it also has Supereverdry treatment which increases the life span of the rope as it makes the rope nearly waterproof, allowing the Oxygen to be used in the harshest of environments.
Key Specs:
- Number of falls factor 1,77: 8
- Material: Polyamide
- Sheath Slippage: 0mm
- Impact force factor 1,77: 5,5kN
- Diameter: 8.2mm
- Weight: 43 g/m
- RRP £115
Ideal uses: Ice Climbing & Mountaineering
Performance 9.2mm
The Performance is the ultimate all rounder rope, for people who climb trad, sport, ice and alpine. This is thanks to the rope being certified as a single, half and twin rope. This rope is constructed using Unicore technology and is available in both Everdry and Supereverdry treatment to keep the rope water and abrasion resistant.
Key Specs:
- Number of falls factor 1,77: Single 5, Half 20, Twin +25
- Material: Polyamide
- Sheath Slippage: 0mm
- Impact force factor 1,77: Single 8.2kN, Half 6.0kN, Twin 9.5kN
- Diameter: 9.2mm
- Weight: 57 g/m
- RRP: £160
Ideal uses: Trad, sport, ice and alpine
Element II 10.2mm
The Element is the perfect rope if you're looking for versatility and durability from your rope. It can be used for nearly everything but is best used for trad, sport, indoor and top roping. This rope has a slightly thicker sheath and tight weave to stop dirt ingress and give the rope a smooth feel.
Key Specs:
- Number of falls factor 1,77: 11
- Material: Polyamide
- Sheath Slippage: 0mm
- Impact force factor 1,77: 8.3kN
- Diameter: 10.2mm
- Weight: 66 g/m
- RRP: £125
Ideal uses: Trad, sport, indoor and top roping
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